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Method for accessing bypassed production zones

US5484018A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 1994
Grant dateJan 16, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/14
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for establishing production of oil or gas from a secondary production zone which is above a primary production zone in a well in which a settable material is placed in the annulus between the casing and the tubing above the secondary production zone and allowed to set up, and the secondary zone is then perforated with a through-tubing perforating gun.

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